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How to Register a UK Company

Are you prepared to launch your promising business concept in the market? The initial stage involves gathering the necessary details to register a company in the United Kingdom. This process entails selecting a business structure and formalizing the operational aspects of your company. Begin by reviewing Step 1 to commence your journey in understanding the process of company registration in the UK.

1. Select a business entity type

The majority of entrepreneurs who register a company in the UK typically choose a 'private company limited by shares.'

This business structure can serve as an efficient tax management strategy. For example, as a company director, you have the option to receive a portion of your income in the form of company dividends, resulting in reduced income tax liability. Additionally, the concept of 'limited liability' ensures that your personal assets, such as your home and vehicle, should remain safeguarded in the event of financial difficulties faced by the company.

2. Register a Company Name in the UK

Before proceeding with the registration of your company in the UK, it's essential to verify the availability of your desired name for the UK Company – click here to check the availability of Company Name in the UK for new company registrations.

Read more for some valuable tips to consider when selecting a company name: Click here - Register a Company Name in the UK

3. Choose a package for company formation.

You can contact us for the Company Registration services in the UK and all related services. There are several packages available, each of them designed with specific scope of services to cater to all types of customers and their business requirements.

4. Provide your company details

When registering a company in the UK, a significant portion of the information you provide will be accessible to the public.

  1. Company Name: Name of your Company
  2. Registered Office Address: The address must be in the UK and it must be possible to reach the company directors at this address. Also, this address is where all the official company documents will be sent and it shows where your company is legally located. Read more about our ‘UK Registered Address’ service for incorporating companies.
  3. Company directors: There must be at least one director and you need to provide details including name, date of birth and residential address.
  4. Shareholders: There must be at least one shareholder, but director and shareholder can be the same person. You need to provide their details including name, date of birth and residential address.
  5. You may be able to provide your home address as the address for your business, but if you are disinclined towards it, we can always help you register your business.

  6. Allocate company shares
  7. When establishing a company in the UK, you are required to apportion shares to your shareholder(s). The most straightforward approach is to apportion one share of GBP 1 to every shareholder.

  8. Complete the Memorandum and Articles of Association
  9. These documents officialize how the company operates. These must be agreed and signed by the company director(s), shareholder(s) before completing the registration of a new company in the UK.

  10. Submit the documents
  11. Finally, submit all the required documents. Best wishes for your business endeavors!

Non-UK Resident Company Formations

A non-resident can register a UK company as you are not required to be a UK resident to register a limited company with Companies House.

You can get a limited company registered in the UK from any country, say USA, UAE, India, Hong Kong etc. and we can help you complete the registration of the company in a few hours.

For establishing a company in the UK, there is no restriction with regard to your country of domicile or nationality.

Many UK limited companies start as ‘owner-managed’. In this case, you can be both the shareholder and director in the company.

The only thing you need to register a UK company is a UK-registered office address. You can avail our UK Registered Office Address service for this purpose.

The application for registration of a UK Company can be submitted online with Companies House.

What information do I need for the online application for registering a UK Company?

Choosing our non-resident package will automatically assign our registered office address and director service address to your company.

How soon a company can be incorporated in the United Kingdom?

If you are wondering how long it takes to register a private company in the UK, the answer is there are a few things you can do to maximize your chances of starting a business in 24 hours.

Registered Office

A limited company is required to have an address where the official correspondence – posts & letters from Companies House, HMRC, legal institutions etc. could be sent to.

You can use our choice of prime London office addresses as your UK Registered Office Address.

You can instantly enhance your company’s image while benefitting from a Central London address on all official documents of your company.

And, you can rely on our Central London Registered Office Address Service as well as our Mail Forwarding Service (scanning & emailing to your preferred email inbox) for receiving official mails & correspondences.

You can subscribe to additional services like Director Service Address for a minor additional fee.

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